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Photos. There have been more than 150 earthquakes in the past week in Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS).Thatâs not normal. Before 2009, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported Oklahoma would typically get three or fewer 3.0+ magnitude quakes a year.n the last few years, the average jumped up to about 40 significant quakes a year. Less than 2 months into 2014, Oklahoma has had more than 25 quakes registering 3.0+ magnitude in Oklahoma. Michael Lewchuk, an earthquake expert with Casady School, told KOCO, âFor Oklahoma that is an unusually large amount.
On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.6 miles away from the town center injured 59 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages. Hoot Owl-area historical earthquake activity is near Oklahoma state average.It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.oot Owl compared to Oklahoma state average: 1  Median household income significantly below state average. 2  Median house value significantly below state average. 3  Unemployed percentage significantly below state average. 4  Median age significantly below state average. 5  Renting percentage significantly below state average. 6  Length of stay since moving in ...